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September 27, 2026 1:31 PM

Over 32 crore families covered in first phase of Census: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the progress of the ongoing Census 2027 exercise, saying the first phase has nearly been completed across all states and Union Territories, with data of more than 32 crore families already recorded. Addressing the nation in the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi described the Census as a national responsibility and urged citizens to actively participate in the exercise. “A grand picture of the nation is ...

August 14, 2026 7:27 PM

Census 2027: Centre notifies 40 questions, caste enumeration included for first time since Independence

The Centre has notified a set of 40 questions to be asked during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, including questions on caste, religion, education, employment, migration and other demographic and socio-economic details. The notification issued by the Office of the Registrar General, India, under the Census Act, 1948, marks a significant change as comprehensive caste enumeration will be undertaken for all communities for the first time since Independence. The population enumera...

June 16, 2025 11:54 AM

Amit Shah holds review meeting on forthcoming Census

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming Census of India with senior officials, including the Union Home Secretary, Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI), and other top functionaries at a meeting held in New Delhi. According to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the notification for conducting the Census will be published in the official gazette on June 16. The Census will be carried ...

May 15, 2025 1:14 PM

India among few countries to record rise in forest cover: SBI report

India ranks among the top 10 countries globally that have recorded a rise in forest cover over the years, according to an SBI Research report released on Thursday. The report highlights that while India's forest cover remained largely unchanged between 1991 and 2011, it has seen a steady increase since then. “The relationship between urbanisation and forest cover follows a U-shaped pattern,” the report notes. “In the early stages, urban growth tends to cause deforestation. However, as ur...

May 1, 2025 8:45 AM

Caste enumeration to be included in upcoming census, says government

In a major decision, the central government on Wednesday announced that caste enumeration will be included in the upcoming population census. Briefing the media on the Union Cabinet’s decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that while some states have carried out caste-based surveys, conducting a census falls strictly within the jurisdiction of the central government. “The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has decided today that caste enumeration ...